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The Latest News From the Wichita Community Foundation

Wichita, Kan. – For a dozen years, the Wichita Community Foundation (WCF), on behalf of an anonymous donor, has delivered gold coins to local nonprofits during the holiday season. This year, the Gold Coin Society Fund awarded coins to the Alzheimer’s Association, Hunter Health Clinic and Inter-Faith Ministries. “The donor is very appreciative and...

Wichita, Kan. – The Wichita Community Foundation (WCF) and the Victor Murdock Fund Advisory Board announce the reopening of the Victor Murdock Fund grant competition. In spring 2018, one award of $50,000 to $100,000 will be given to a local nonprofit organization for a project that provides a creative and practical approach to solving a community problem....

Wichita, Kan. – Prominent Wichitan Jayne Milburn will continue supporting the community for many years to come, even after her death in 2016. A $6.9 million gift from her estate has been bequeathed to the Wichita Community Foundation (WCF), the single largest gift in the 31-year history of WCF. “Jayne was a generous person in her lifetime and wanted...

Wichita, Kan. – Five nonprofit organizations received grants, administered by the Wichita Community Foundation (WCF), to promote civic innovation and increase civic engagement in Wichita in the spring of 2017. The support, which totals $202,971, is from the Knight Foundation Fund at WCF, and benefits Chamber Music at the Barn, Harvester Arts, Health...

Wichita, Kan. – The Wichita Community Foundation is investing $52,688 to impact city vibrancy by providing grants to a select group of changemakers. The individuals gathered in April for Up the Ambition, a 1.5 day convening, to collaborate, ideate and learn about tactical ways of improving public spaces. “WCF, in partnership with Knight Foundation,...

Wichita, Kan. – Three Wichita entities will receive a share of $160,000 from the Wichita Community Foundation to further literacy achievements in our city. Impact Literacy, a strategic initiative of WCF, was created to elevate the conversation about academic readiness leading to workforce development and economic growth for the community. "The overarching...

Wichita, Kan. – The Wichita Community Foundation (WCF) is distributing a total of $130,560 to seven nonprofits from the George R. Tiller, M.D. Memorial Fund for the Advancement of Women’s Health at WCF. The Fund seeks requests from nonprofits to continue Dr. Tiller’s vision of helping women help themselves. These grants provide comprehensive health...

Wichita, Kan. – Unveiled on March 1, Magnify is a new grant program from the Wichita Community Foundation intended to increase the potential for career advancement and development for nonprofits and the individuals who serve these organizations. "When brainstorming about how to enhance nonprofit work in Wichita, we wanted to provide organizations with...

Wichita, Kan. – The Wichita Wagonmasters will award 16 local nonprofit organizations with grants totaling $14,800 from the Wichita Wagonmasters Good Life Grants Fund at the Wichita Community Foundation (WCF). The Wichita Wagonmasters Good Life Grants, administered by WCF, are committed to benefiting people in the Wichita community. Money raised during...

Wichita, Kan. – For more than a decade, the Wichita Community Foundation (WCF), on behalf of an anonymous donor, has delivered gold coins to local nonprofits during the holiday season. This year, the Gold Coin Society Fund’s Secret Santa presented two coins to Guadalupe Clinic, Inc. and three coins to The Lord’s Diner WCF President and CEO Shelly...